Delve into the intersection of textile design, cultural symbolism, and fabric innovation with the 1961 American Fabrics No. 54 Fall Catalog. This richly illustrated and expertly curated issue offers insight into global fabric trends, color theory, and historic pattern development. This edition also comes with its original box, making it a standout find for serious collectors, historians, and fashion professionals.
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This catalog is in good condition and includes the original box it was shipped in. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please review the photos for complete condition details. All items are shipped with a plastic protective covering for added preservation.
Featured Folios and Resources:
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AF Folio – Authentic India Madras
49 carefully selected examples of imported India Madras cloth
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AF Folio – Authentic British Regimental & Club Colors
55 actual pure silk samples identified by regimental or club name
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AF Folio – Classic Batik and Indonesian Designs
Traditional patterns from Southeast Asia
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AF Folio – Handbook of Paisleys
Illustrated exploration of paisley as a major design motif
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Colors of India
A color chart capturing exotic Indian tones shaping contemporary fashion
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Index to American Fabrics (Issues 1–42)
Research and reference tool for past issues
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The Silk Chart
Visual guide to the silkworm’s life cycle from leaf to raw silk
Price: $1.00 -
The Silk Book – The World of Silk
Featuring the latest industry developments and a Dali-designed cover
Price: $1.00 -
Designers Notebook – 16 Print Designs
Compact idea book for stylists and surface designers
Price: $0.50
Color and Textile Theory Reprints:
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Color Planning for Industry by Howard Ketcham
A comprehensive guide to the impact of color on psychology, society, and design problem-solving
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The Logic & Magic of Color
8-page reprint based on The Cooper Union Museum Exhibit
Explores color science, fashion cycles, and its economic significance
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The Symbolic World of Color
8-page reprint detailing color symbolism in mythology, religion, and modern psychotherapy
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Whither Man Made Fibers?
Analytical 8-page article discussing synthetic fibers in light of population growth and resource scarcity
Price: $1.00
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The 1961 No. 54 Fall issue of American Fabrics is more than a seasonal catalog—it's a curated archive of global fabric artistry, design education, and mid-century fashion trends. A rare and insightful resource for collectors, textile scholars, and fashion history enthusiasts.
AF folio Authentic India Madras
49 carefully selected examples of actual imported India Madras cloth
$5.00
AF folio Authentic British Regimental & Club Colors
55 actual Pure Silk specially selected samples, each identified by Regimental or Club name
$10.00
AF folio Classic Batik and Indonesian Designs
$2.00
AF folio “Handbook of Paisleys”
Story of an important design motif and how it developed
Profusely illustrated with Paisley designs
$2.00
Colors of India
Chart of the exotic colors of India which are making fashion news today
$1.00
Index to American Fabrics (Issues 1 thru 42)
$2.00
The Silk Chart
Beautifully colored “Life of the Silkworm From Mulberry Leaf to Raw Silk”
$1.00
The Silk Book “The World of Silk”
Stressing latest developments in the silk industry (with Dali cover)
$1.00
Designers Notebook of 16 Print Designs
$0.50
Color Planning for Industry by Howard Ketcham
Gives the reader a clear understanding of what color is, what it does, where it came from, and why it has great social and psychological force
Teaches how to approach and solve color problems
$5.95
The Logic & Magic of Color
8-page reprint containing a concise and lucid examination of color
Based on The Cooper Union Museum Exhibit
Defines the science of color, its history, fashion cycles, and importance to art and commerce
$1.00
The Symbolic World of Color
8-page reprint on the symbolism of color, its uses in modern psychotherapy, and meanings in mythology and religion
Offers material for textile stylists and fashion designers
$2.00
Whither Man Made Fibers?
8-page article on the origins of synthetic fibers
Includes statistics about population growth and the future shortage of natural fibers
$1.00